Im thinking of buying a E36 328i. any inputs?

E90_boostjunky · 12-19-2012, 08:09 PM

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found a great deal on a 1996 e36 328i sport, its a 2 owner car, it has m3 wheels m3 full body kit, and lowered on coilovers, aftermarket exhaust, and few other mods. the car has 124K Miles. its in AWESOME condition, seats are in mint condition. Owner says the waterpump and timing belt were replaced, has newer tires, the only thing wrong with it is the rear quarter panel above the wheel well has a little rust. i got him down to $4,000. what do you guys think? im going to test drive it tomorrow and possibly buy it.
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cuiter23 · 12-19-2012, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by E90_boostjunky

found a great deal on a 1996 e36 328i sport, its a 2 owner car, it has m3 wheels m3 full body kit, and lowered on coilovers, aftermarket exhaust, and few other mods. the car has 124K Miles. its in AWESOME condition, seats are in mint condition. Owner says the waterpump and timing belt were replaced, has newer tires, the only thing wrong with it is the rear quarter panel above the wheel well has a little rust. i got him down to $4,000. what do you guys think? im going to test drive it tomorrow and possibly buy it.
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JoosyJoos · 12-20-2012, 08:50 PM

Seems like a pretty good deal. Be sure to check the rtab pockets, radiator neck and hoses, expansion tank for cracks, rear strut mounts and suspension when you drive it. Most shocks are done by 75k. Wheel bearings may need replaced, control arms and control arm bushings and be sure to ask about service history. Id honestly ask the seller if you can get a 3rd party inspection.

Just my 2 cents. Built an e36 m3 track car from scratch the past year...

sterlinsmith · 12-21-2012, 07:36 PM

Agreeing with JJ here... the suspension is suspect... and expensive... have it looked at before you throw down the $

radolmoniqe · 12-22-2012, 08:53 AM

Most shocks are done by 75k. Wheel bearings may need replaced

12-19-2012, 08:09 PM	#1
E90_boostjunky Major Drives: BMW 335I E90 SGM Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA, IL Posts: 1,243 iTrader: (1)	Im thinking of buying a E36 328i. any inputs? Featured on BIMMERPOST.com found a great deal on a 1996 e36 328i sport, its a 2 owner car, it has m3 wheels m3 full body kit, and lowered on coilovers, aftermarket exhaust, and few other mods. the car has 124K Miles. its in AWESOME condition, seats are in mint condition. Owner says the waterpump and timing belt were replaced, has newer tires, the only thing wrong with it is the rear quarter panel above the wheel well has a little rust. i got him down to $4,000. what do you guys think? im going to test drive it tomorrow and possibly buy it.
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12-20-2012, 08:50 PM	#3
JoosyJoos Major Drives: 2008 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Johns Creek, GA Posts: 1,271 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [0.00]	Seems like a pretty good deal. Be sure to check the rtab pockets, radiator neck and hoses, expansion tank for cracks, rear strut mounts and suspension when you drive it. Most shocks are done by 75k. Wheel bearings may need replaced, control arms and control arm bushings and be sure to ask about service history. Id honestly ask the seller if you can get a 3rd party inspection. Just my 2 cents. Built an e36 m3 track car from scratch the past year... __________________ Active Autowerkes Tuned 335i 1995 M3 - Work in progress track toy

12-21-2012, 07:36 PM	#4
sterlinsmith Registered Drives: 2011 335D Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3 iTrader: (0)	Suspension Woes Agreeing with JJ here... the suspension is suspect... and expensive... have it looked at before you throw down the $

12-22-2012, 08:53 AM	#5
radolmoniqe Registered Drives: audi Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: modd Posts: 3 iTrader: (0)	Most shocks are done by 75k. Wheel bearings may need replaced __________________

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